I have learned ...

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person ...


I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows ...


I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world ...


I've learned.... That you should never say "no" to a gift from a child ...


I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way ...


I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with ...


I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand ...


I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult ...


I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for ...


I've learned.... That money does not buy class ...


I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular ...


I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved ...


I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds ...


I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile ...


I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them ...


I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher ...


I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss ...


I've learned... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere ...


I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away ...


I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them ...


I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it ...


I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done ...


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[The words by Andy Rooney, American Journalist, thanks to my dear Sam Roshdi for sharing these beautiful meaningful words of wisdom]